08.23.2024

Today’s Forecast

Greetings from San Antonio

Creating postcards from San Antonio

Little Death Wine by Nicholas Caballero SATXtoday

Let’s create photographic postcards of San Antonio like the one above featuring the vibrant facade of Little Death Wine. | Photo by SATXtoday team

City Editor Nicholas here. San Antonio has a plethora of local artists. Fun fact: One of my favorite hobbies outside of delivering you news straight to your inbox every day is to take pictures. I started photography in 2018 and have gradually immersed myself in the art.

Recently, I’ve become inspired to dive into the film side of photography. Let’s feed the film and get started.

The project

I’m teaming up with local photographer Aaron Christmas to create something special for the Alamo City — and we want you to be a part of it.

Film portrait of Aaron Christmas with a multicolor background. — Get to know San Antonio photographer Aaron Christmas and learn about his journey with the art.
|
Photo by @sabbrrrrina

Aaron and I will venture downtown (when there isn’t an excessive heat warning) to capture the beauty of our iconic landmarks + locals in their day-to-day activities.

The goal is to create a series of images that feel like postcards from San Antonio while expanding my photography knowledge and appreciation.

We’ll take our rolls of film, develop them at Digital Pro Lab (remember its art exhibit last year?), and share our images with you. You’ll see our photos side-by-side in this article, but this is where you come in.

Get involved

Grab any camera — your phone and the one that’s been sitting in the donation box count — and go out into your neighborhood to create your own photo postcard.

Photo submissions are open through Wednesday, Sept. 4. You are allowed to submit as many photos as you want, but they must include a visual element that directly connects to San Antonio.

SATXtoday: San Antonio Sandlot Baseball — Examples include a photo from a local sporting events (like the one above), music performances, festivals, or other local happenings.
|
Photo submitted by Christopher C.

Photos that do not include a local element will not be considered. Additionally, photos that include nudity or offensive language or visuals will not be accepted.

Happy photographing, SATX.

Asked

Get snappin’ and submit your photo

Click, click, hooray

Events

Friday, Aug. 23

“Undercurrents: Vincent Valdez” | Friday, Aug. 23-Saturday, Aug. 31 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Artpace San Antonio | Free | Witness the 2023 Texas Artist of the Year and his curation of artists in the Chicano Arts Movement called, “Siete Dias/Seven Days.”
Historic Plaza Days | Friday, Aug. 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main Plaza | Free | Travel back in time with Bexar County + the Main Plaza Conservancy to learn about the local historic places at this event featuring food trucks and live music.
Future & Metro Boomin | Friday, Aug. 23 | 8 p.m. | Frost Bank Center | $50+ | Watch this duo perform songs like “X” and “Like That” during their “We Don’t Trust You” tour stop in the Alamo City.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Bulverde Market Days | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 9 a.m. | 2541 Bulverde Rd. | Cost of purchase | This shopping experience boasts 25+ local artists, products, and specialty foods vendors.
Wakanda Yoga Flow | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 10-11 a.m. | TejasFit | $14 | Bring your own mat + water bottle for this vinyasa flow inspired by the “Black Panther” Marvel comic series.
S.A.S.S Book Club Meeting | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Landa Library | Free | Pick up the novel “Pineapple Street” and join this fellowship for an afternoon book discussion.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Coffee Run Club Anniversary | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 8 a.m. | Mila Coffee | Free | Celebrate this organization’s birthday with a community 5K through downtown with raffle prizes from Fleet Feet + Lululemon.
Parade of Homes Tour | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 12-4 p.m. | 2918 Blenheim Park | Free | Spend the afternoon in the Hill Country as you tour newly constructed homes and enter a giveaway.

Monday, Aug. 26

Yappy Hour Fundraiser | Monday, Aug. 26 | 4-7 p.m. | River North Icehouse | Cost of purchase | Celebrate National Dog Day with pet adoptions and grab a drink with 25% of proceeds benefiting the SA Humane Society.

Events calendar here

Click here to have your event featured.

News Notes

Edu

The UT System Board of Regents asked Chancellor Milliken to help develop a plan that would merge UTSA and UT Health San Antonio. The goal is to elevate the university’s image to become a top-tier research institution. A timeline has not been shared.

Sports

The Boerne All-Stars are headed to the US Final. Boerne defeated Henderson Nevada 5-2 in Wednesdays match. The winner of tomorrow’s game will advance to face the international champion on Sunday, Aug. 25 in the Little League World Series. (KENS 5)

Festival

The Rock at La Cantera is hosting its own Oktoberfest. Happening Friday, Oct. 11, 6-11 p.m., visitors can expect live music, stein hoisting contests, and German street food + beer. Tickets are on sale now and start at $17.50.

Health

West Nile Virus was found on the far Westside of Bexar County near Highway 90 and Cagnon Road. The virus can cause illness when bitten. Bexar County has increased fogging efforts in the area and are spraying public parks + right of ways. Learn more about mosquito prevention. (KENS 5)

Weather

That was a scorcher. Wednesday was the fourth-hottest day on record. San Antonio hit 108º, making it the hottest recorded temperature since June 29, 2013. Pro tip: Get an early look at fall + winter weather. (KSAT 12)

Award

The City of San Antonio Office of Sustainability released the names of businesses + organizations who are recipients of the SA Climate Ready Community Action Fund Grant. The fund has given $2+ million to 133 businesses that intend to practice sustainability.

Try This

We got cows. The Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre in New Braunfels is putting on a tornado-tastic double feature. “Twister” and “Twisters” will be shown tonight and tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. Get your tickets, cowboy hat, and red pickup truck to see these environmental thrillers.

Opening

Nordstrom Rack is replacing the previous Barnes & Noble in Bandera Pointe. The grand opening is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. Arrive early for your chance at gift card giveaways, light bites, and beauty demos. (MySA)

Listen

Strike out. There were multiple missed opportunities during the Astros latest match against the Red Sox. How can the team learn from them? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Houston Astros with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Finance

Good news: Rates are expected to go down soon. Compare fixed-rate loans and HELOCs to find your best way to borrow — calculate your payment.*

Shop

These THC gummies tap into the body’s endocannabinoid system and get you feeling right within five minutes. Get 20% off with code FIRST20.*^†

Arts

Remembering Xicanx artists

August is Xicanx Month in San Antonio

Visit the Contemporary at Blue Star for its exhibit “Xicanx: Dreamers + Changemakers | Soñadores + creadores del cambio” that’s on view through Sunday, Oct. 6. | “La Tiendita” by Jose Esquivel

From the Alamo City’s larger-than-life mural landscape to its painters, photographers, and creatives, locals know that San Antonio is home to some of the best artists and institutions.

Let’s dive into this city-wide celebration, and learn about Xicanx Month.

The Chicano Arts Movement

The Chicano Arts Movement happened during the 1960s + 1970s across the US.

In 1967, one of the first art centers for Xicanx artists, Con Safo, started here in the Alamo City. Rudy Treviño would join the group in the 1970s and go on to be a co-founder and director of the Tejano Music Awards in 1980.

Treviño studied at San Antonio College with acclaimed painter Mel Casas. Both were large-scale painters during the Chicano Arts Movement.

Fun fact: Treviño was an art teacher at Lanier High School, and inspired his students to paint murals throughout the halls.

Xicanx Month events

The Buy

The Buy 8.23.24 (Affiliate)

REI’s Labor Day sale is here. It runs until Monday, Sept. 2 + includes deals like:

⛺ $60 off the REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent

☀️ 25% off the ENO SingleNest hammock

🥾 20% off the Danner Mountain 600 insulated hiking boots

More REI deals worth The Buy

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

There’s plenty of Xicanx Month events happening through the rest of August. I’m interested in attending the SAY Sí art installation unveiling happening tomorrow. I hope y’all have a great weekend.

Missed our previous newsletter?

›

Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback

›

Advertise with us to stand out.

›

Games | Crossword, Sudoku, and More

›

†Legalities in your state may vary. Providers and services contained in this newsletter do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by 6AM City. It is advised to read a company’s terms & conditions and instructions for use before trying new products.

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY